In-situ Aqua TROLL 100 and 200 Operators Manual Manuel d'utilisateur

May 2012Aqua TROLL 100Aqua TROLL 200Innovations inWater MonitoringOperator’s Manual

Page 10Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualSection 1: IntroductionWarranty ProvisionsIn-Situ® Inc., (In-Situ) warrants that all new Aqua TROLL® 100 and 200 In

Page 11Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualSection 1: Introduction2. Be prepared to describe the problem, including how the instrument was used and the condi

Page 12Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualSection 1: IntroductionOutside the U.S.A.Contact your international In-Situ distributor for repair and service info

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Page 14 Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualThere are no user-serviceable parts in the Aqua TROLL Instrument.TIP: Cable marking VF = vent-freeInstrumentThe

Page 15Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualSection 2: System ComponentsRuggedCable® SystemCable includes conductors for power and communication signals, a wei

Page 16Aqua TROLL Operator’s Manualto Aqua TROLLSection 2: System ComponentsRuggedCable Stripped-And-Tinned In place of the uphole twist-lock connecto

Page 17Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualSection 2: System ComponentsSmall Desiccant Vented cable includes a clear cap of indicating silica desiccant to pro

Page 18Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualCommunication CablesTROLL Com devices enable an instrument to communicate with a desktop/laptop PC or handheld PDA

Page 19Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualSection 2: System ComponentsPower ComponentsInternal PowerThe Aqua TROLL Instrument operates on 3.6 VDC, supplied b

Copyright © 2008-2012 by In-Situ Inc. All rights reserved. Revision history released January 2007 rev. 001 March 2007 rev. 002 September 2007

Page 20Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualSection 2: System ComponentsInstallation Accessories• Twist-LockHanger:titaniumhangertosealandsuspendanon

Page 21Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualSection 2: System ComponentsControl SoftwareWin-Situ® 5 Software is easy-to-use software for programming Aqua TROLL

Page 22Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualSection 2: System ComponentsProduct Specifications–General

Page 23Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualSection 2: System ComponentsProduct Specifications–Conductivity Sensor

Page 24Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualSection 2: System ComponentsProduct Specifications–Pressure (Aqua TROLL 200 Instrument)Product Specifications–Tempera

Page 25Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualSection 2: System ComponentsProduct Specifications–Footnotes

Page 26 Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualThis section provides a quick overview of the initial steps necessary to get the instrument ready to communicate

Page 27Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualSelect a TROLL Com for CommunicationThe gure below shows the function and connectability of the dierent models of

Page 28Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualSection 3: Getting StartedInstall the SoftwareInstall Win-Situ 5 Software from the In-Situ software/resource CD or

Page 29Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualConnect the Hardware1. Connect the Aqua TROLL Instrument to the selected TROLL Com as illustrated earlier in this

Page 3 Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualContents1 INTRODUCTION ... 6System Descrip

Page 30Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualSection 3: Getting StartedTwist-Lock Cable Connections1. Remove the protective caps from the Aqua TROLL connector

Page 31Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualSection 3: Getting Started3. Slide back the sleeve on the cable connector. 4. Positiontheatedgessotheywill

Page 32Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualSection 3: Getting Started7. To attach a Cable Connect TROLL Com, rst remove the desiccant from the cable by gras

Page 33 Aqua TROLL Operator’s Manual4 Using Win-Situ® 5 SoftwareWin-Situ 5 Software is the In-Situ instrument control software for Aqua TROLL Instr

Page 34Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualSection 4: Using Win-Situ Win-SituopensanddisplaystheDataarea(“Datatab”),shown below.2. Check the COM po

Page 35Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualSection 4: Using Win-Situ4. Software connects and displays a reading of all supported parameters. The Home Screen

Page 36Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualSection 4: Using Win-SituCustomizing the Home Screen DisplayChanging Units1. Click the Sensors tab , select the se

Page 37Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualSection 4: Using Win-SituSet specic information in the software. Win-Situ provides many options. At a minimum: •

Page 38Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualSection 4: Using Win-SituAdd a SiteLogged data are organized and led by the site where the data were logged. This

Page 39Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualSection 4: Using Win-Situ3. In the Site Information screen, enter a name for the site. A short, descriptive name i

Page 4Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualContentsProduct Specications–Temperature ...

Page 40Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualSection 4: Using Win-Situ The new site will appear in the Site Data folder, and Win-Situ will add it to the site d

Page 41Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualSection 4: Using Win-Situ5. To set this new site in the connected Aqua TROLL Instrument: Return to the Home tab, c

Page 42Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualSection 4: Using Win-SituCheck the Conductivity Calibration The conductivity sensor in the Aqua TROLL has been cali

Page 43Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualSection 4: Using Win-SituPrepare to Log Data1. To program the device to log data, go to the Logging tab.2. Click

Page 44Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualSection 4: Using Win-SituTips for Aqua TROLL Data Logs• NineparametersareavailablefortheAquaTROLL200Instr

Page 45Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualSection 4: Using Win-SituTo Start logging: • A“Pending”(scheduled)logwillstartatitsprogrammedtime.• You

Page 46Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualSection 4: Using Win-SituDisconnectAfter the Aqua TROLL is programmed to log data, you are ready to:• Exitthesof

Page 47 Aqua TROLL Operator’s Manual5 ConductivityAbout ConductivityConductivity measures the ability of a material to carry an electric current. G

Page 48Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualSection 5: Conductivityenable the comparison of data from experiments with dierent conductance cells, the conducta

Page 49Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualSection 5: Conductivityrange of approximately 100 to 60,000 microSiemens/cm (µS/cm). When carbon dioxide from the

Page 5Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualContentsShallow Deployment ...

Page 50Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualA Eliminate water and rinse1. Remove the nose cone (Aqua TROLL 200 only). Water trapped here can dilute the calibr

Page 51Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualSection 5: ConductivityC Remove air bubbles from the sensor1. Hold the Aqua TROLL and the Cal Cup at a 45 degree

Page 52Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualSection 5: Conductivity4. In the next screen, select the Conductivity parameter and click Calibrate...2. Select th

Page 53Aqua TROLL Operator’s Manual After a review of the preparation steps the Conductivity Calibration screen appears. 5. Enter the Specic Conduc

Page 54Aqua TROLL Operator’s Manual If the cell constant is out of range, the cause could be an air bubble, incomplete rinsing, sensor fouling, or ot

Page 55Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualSection 5: ConductivityAvailable ParametersThe Aqua TROLL Instrument can also calculate and record derived paramete

Page 56Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualSection 5: Conductivitythe next screen select the Total Dissolved Solids parameter and click Congure... Enter a va

Page 57Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualMaintenance and Recalibration The need to clean the sensor is determined by the site conditions, and the accuracy y

Page 58 Aqua TROLL Operator’s Manual6 Pressure and LevelThe Aqua TROLL 200 Instrument contains a pressure sensor. A pressure transducer senses chan

Page 59Aqua TROLL Operator’s Manualpressure. Vented sensors thus exclude the atmospheric or barometric pressure component. This dierence between abso

Page 6 Aqua TROLL Operator’s Manual1 IntroductionSystem Description The Aqua TROLL® Instrument is a compact, modular system for measuring conductiv

Page 60Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualConfiguring Depth and LevelThis procedure stores the conguration settings in the Aqua TROLL Instrument. When settin

Page 61Aqua TROLL Operator’s Manual3. In the Sensor Setup window, select the Level parameter, then click Congure... The Level parameter shown is t

Page 62Aqua TROLL Operator’s Manual4. In the Level Setup Wizard, select the options you want. Each choice includes an illustration to assist you in s

Page 63Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualPressure Sensor Calibration Factory RecalibrationPressure sensor accuracy can be adversely aected by improper care

Page 64Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualField Recalibration Procedure for a Vented Sensor1. With the Aqua TROLL connected in software, go to the Sensors t

Page 65Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualBarometric Compensation of Non-Vented Pres-sure/Level DataWin-Situ® Baro Merge™ software can post-correct absolute

Page 66Aqua TROLL Operator’s Manual2. Select the absolute (non-vented) log le or les you intend to correct. Baro Merge displays these automatically

Page 67 Aqua TROLL Operator’s Manual7 Field InstallationPositioning the Vented Aqua TROLL 200 InstrumentFor unattended deployment, lower the Aqua T

Page 68Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualCheck Instrument DepthAt this point, if convenient, you can connect the Aqua TROLL 200 to a PC, launch the software

Page 69Aqua TROLL Operator’s Manualbe wedged against the casing with a loop of cable hanging below it. A probe in such a position might become dislodg

Page 7Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualSection 1: IntroductionSection 3: Getting Started — Attaching cable — Installing and opening the software Section 4:

Page 70Aqua TROLL Operator’s Manual4 Surface Water: Gently agitate the instrument. Natural water owwillhelptopreventbubbles.4 GroundwaterWell

Page 71 Aqua TROLL Operator’s Manual8 Analog, SDI-12 and Modbus connectionsThe Aqua TROLL instrument may be connected to a controller or logger for

Page 72Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualSection 8: Analog, SDI-12, ModbusStripped-and-tinned cable Aqua TROLLPLC or LoggerAqua TROLL

Page 73Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualDesiccantVented cable must be installed with outboard desiccant to protect the cable vent tube and Aqua TROLL elect

Page 74Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualANALOG (4-20 mA) 3 WIREAqua TROLLmA BROWNPLC or Data LoggerBLACK+-signal12-36 VDCREDSe

Page 75Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualSDI-12 3 WIREREDBLACKData Logger9.6-16 VDCsensorWHITEGREEN

Page 76Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualMODBUS MASTERwith RS485 built in * REDBLACKDigital PLC12-36 VDC*

Page 77Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualRS485RS232

Page 78Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualPower ConnectionsThe red wire provides power for all Aqua TROLL communication modes. Analog output is disabled by d

Page 79Aqua TROLL Operator’s Manual• IfthePLCorrecorderceasestofunctionduetopowerloss,the Aqua TROLL will continue to collect data using

Page 8Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualSection 1: IntroductionTIP: Please save packing materials for future storage and shipping of your Aqua TROLL Instrum

Page 80 Aqua TROLL Operator’s Manual9 Care & MaintenanceOperating ConsiderationsThe Aqua TROLL Instrument has been designed to withstand harsh

Page 81Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualSection 9: Care & MaintenanceStorageStore the Aqua TROLL Instrument clean and dry. Place the protective red dus

Page 82Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualBatteriesInternal batteries in the Aqua TROLL Instrument are not user-replaceable. The approximate percentage remai

Page 83Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualConductivity Sensor Fouling from mineral and biological sources can alter the sensor’s response. 4 Rinse under run

Page 84 Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualTROUBLESHOOTING CONNECTIONSProblem: Win-Situ 5 Software cannot connect to the Aqua TROLL instrument.Probable Cau

Page 85Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualSection 10: TroubleshootingProblem: Real-time readings are in the wrong units.Probable Cause: Default units are bei

Page 86Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualSection 10: Troubleshooting• Foralogwithascheduledstart,selectNoneasthestopcondition, or select a stop

Page 87Aqua TROLL Operator’s Manual• RinsetheAquaTROLLInstrumentandtheCalCupthoroughly with fresh calibration solution before calibrating.Pr

Page 88 Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualIndexAAC adapter, 19Accessories, 20Active log, 44, 85, 86ActiveSync, 21Analog (4-20 mA) outputenabling, 7

Page 89Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualIndexin shallow water, 56, 69non-vented, 70software, 28LLevel, measuring, 59Local gravitational factor, 59Lo

Page 9Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualSection 1: IntroductionBob Blythe, President and CEO In-Situ Inc. [email protected] Our Customers . . .Thank you

Page 90Aqua TROLL Operator’s ManualIndexControl Panel, 35Dashboard, 35exiting, 46installing, 28logging data, 43redundant logging, 78–79site, 3

Page 91Aqua TROLL Operator’s Manual Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer: In-Situ, Inc. 221 East Lincoln Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80524 USA

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Page 93Aqua TROLL Operator’s Manual Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer: In-Situ, Inc. 221 East Lincoln Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80524 USA

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